380–362 BCE
30th Dynasty of Egypt (Sebennytos)
380–343 BCE
The 30th Dynasty was the last native Egyptian royal house. Nectanebo I and Nectanebo II were great temple builders, adding to sites such as Philae and Karnak, while defending Egypt with the help of Greek mercenaries.
Teos's campaign into Persian-held Syria failed, and Nectanebo II was defeated by Artaxerxes III in 343 BCE, ending native rule for many centuries.
- Period
- Late Period
- Dates
- 380–343 BCE
- Rulers profiled
- 3
Rulers of the 30th Dynasty (Sebennytos)
Best-known rulers: Nectanebo I; Teos; Nectanebo II. Every ruler profile in the archive for this dynasty, in the order used by the chronology. Each name links to a full profile with dates, background, sources and illustrations.
Major monuments
- Philae, Karnak and other temple additions
- Sebennytos material
Key events
- Failed Persian expedition under Teos
- Persian reconquest in 343 BCE.
Reading the evidence
The scale of building is well attested, while political narratives often depend on Greek sources.
Sources: Shaw (2000); Metropolitan Museum; British Museum. See the full bibliography.